as in luxuriously
in a luxurious manner
the pop singer's expensively decorated mansion was a testament to her commercial success
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The crypto industry writ large ended up as the largest source of political donations during the 2024 presidential election campaign.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
3 Mar. 2025 -
And that's what law enforcement does and the first responder community writ large does every single day.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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Dressed in a joyful orange ensemble, Fox was flanked by her fellow choir members, each dressed in a richly hued jewel tone of their choice.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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That experience speaks to the heart of South of Midnight, a Southern gothic fantasy adventure game anchored by a soundtrack richly steeped in regional folklore.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The benchmark is now trading 9.5% below that record high from February.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Don’t forget to clean areas up high, such as shelving, where cats may lounge.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Expensively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensively. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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